Cape Town weather in January (Western Cape, South Africa)
Looking to travel to Cape Town in January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.
In Cape Town the weather in January is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 25°C, while nights can cool down to about 18°C.
Cape Town in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 20 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 5 days.
The city usually sees around 338 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Cape Town. January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While July tends to showcase less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Cape Town climate page with graphs.
Cape Town, monthly averages in January
Min Temperature
18°C
Max Temperature
25°C
Water Temperature
18°C
Chance of Rain
15%
Precipitation
20 mm
Rainy days
5 days
Humidity
71%
Windspeed
22 km/h
Sunshine
338 hours
Percentage Sunshine
Where to go in South Africa in January
Find out more about the weather in South Africa in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.
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So, what should you wear in Cape Town in January?
For visitors traveling to Cape Town, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. With a water temperature of around 18°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.
Interested in more climate information?
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